La Jolla Eyelid Surgery doctors

Tom J. Pousti, MD Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
8851 Center Drive Suite 300, San Diego
31 answers
Vincent P. Marin, MD Vincent P. Marin, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
1431 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar
7 answers
Roy A. David, MD Roy A. David, MD
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon
3252 Holiday Court Suite 206, La Jolla
3 answers
Bobby S. Korn, MD, PhD Bobby S. Korn, MD, PhD
San Diego Oculoplastic Surgeon
9415 Campus Point Drive, La Jolla
3 answers
Robert B. Pollack, MD Robert B. Pollack, MD
La Jolla Plastic Surgeon
4510 Executive Drive Suite 105, La Jolla
2 answers

Recent Answers

Broken Orbital Bone and is Sinking, What Should I Do? (photo)

I got punched in the face a lot when I had a drinking problem (sober now) but I'm afraid my eyeball is sinking. I know for sure I broke the orbital floor of my eye at least once (the second time I was in mexico two years and couldn't get a professional opinion). I'd like to know if my eye will keep sinking. Please see the photo and let me know if you think this problem can be fixed. Thank you.

A: Eye Problems After Fracture

You have what is called Enophthalmos, where the eye falls back into the orbit as a result of trauma - most commonly an orbital floor fracture. There are surgeries to correct this by adding to the orbit and reducing the volume so the eye matched the other side. You would want to see a surgeon who specializes in craniofacial trauma.

Best of luck,

Vincent Marin, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Vincent P. Marin, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
Can Eyelid Surgery Be Done Without Anesthesia?

Can bleph eyelid surgery be done without anesthesia?  If so, how does it work?

A: Eyelid Surgery without Anesthesia?

Thank you for your question.

I do not think that any surgeon would perform this procedure with NO anesthesia.  

Some surgeons use General Anesthesia, some surgeons perform the blepharoplasty surgery under local anesthesia.  

Do your research and make sure that you are comfortable with your surgeons experience with this procedure.  Ask to see before and after photos and even speak with other patients who have had this surgery performed.

Best Wishes!

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
Facelift with Chin Lift and Blepharoplasty March 2010, Unhappy With Eyelid Results, What Can I Do? (photo)

I am coming up on a year since my facelift surgery and am unhappy with the blepharoplasty results. My surgeon agrees that he will have to do more to achieve proper results on my neck but when I said I was concerned about my eyes, he said it was just my skin. After paying a small fortune for this surgery and understanding that the results would last for years, I am disappointed. I really like my surgeon but I am not happy with the results.

A: Blepharoplasty Results

Upper eyelid surgery is best done conservatively. Most patients want a natural look, and not  a "hollowed out" appearance for the eyes. For that reason it is good to leave some fat and even skin around the upper eye. If the skin is not crepy looking it is not necessarily a sign of age. In your case, it is impossible to say for sure without an in-person consultation. Good luck!

Roy A. David, MD
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon
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